Calendar of Events

Our calendar of events taking place at Rhodes House, Oxford, and around the world. Scholars in Residence, Alumni and the general public are very welcome to attend. Events are listed so it is clear which audience they apply to.

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Breakfast in Adelaide

Scholars Only

04 May 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Breakfast in Adelaide

Please join us at this Alumni Breakfast to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni in Adelaide.

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Melbourne

Scholars Only

05 May 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Melbourne

Join us at this Alumni Reception to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni in Melbourne.

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Sydney

Scholars Only

09 May 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Sydney

Please join us at this Alumni Reception in Sydney to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni in Australia, as well as recently graduated Scholars participating in the Welcome Home Weekend programme.

Scholars' Library: Katharine Wilkinson on 'Climate Wayfinding: Healing Oursel...

Open to All

13 May 2026

Scholars' Library: Katharine Wilkinson on 'Climate Wayfinding: Healing Oursel...

In our May event, Katharine Wilkinson (Tennessee & Trinity 2006) will discuss her latest book, Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home.

Futures For Africa: An AfOx and Rhodes Trust Careers Evening

Scholars Only

13 May 2026

Futures For Africa: An AfOx and Rhodes Trust Careers Evening

An evening for Scholars considering professional futures in Africa after Oxford. In collaboration with AfOx and the Rhodes Trust’s Early Careers Launchpad, the event offers a peer-centred space to explore whether, when, and how to return. Featuring a panel discussion, a workshop on managing “squiggly” career paths, and networking opportunities throughout.

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2026

Open to All

17 May 2026

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2026

Visit Rhodes House and explore our artworks.

Rhodes House Garden Tours 2026

Open to All

21 May 2026

Rhodes House Garden Tours 2026

You are warmly invited to join us for a guided tour of the beautiful gardens of Rhodes House with our Head Gardener, Neil Wigfield.

Boston Rhodes Scholars in Healthcare

Scholars Only

26 May 2026

Boston Rhodes Scholars in Healthcare

The Rhodes Trust is thrilled to partner with the American Association of Rhodes Scholars (AARS) to host this event! This will be a great opportunity to connect casually with new and old friends who live in the Boston area and are working in healthcare.

Law School and Legal Careers: Paths, Preparation, and Possibilities

Scholars Only

29 May 2026

Law School and Legal Careers: Paths, Preparation, and Possibilities

We are pleased to invite you to Law School and Legal Careers: Paths, Preparation, and Possibilities, an informal conversation with Nick Allard (New York & Merton 1974), a leading figure in U.S. legal education.

Oxford Open Doors 2025

Open to All

14 September 2025

Oxford Open Doors 2025

Visit Rhodes House and explore the exhibitions in our art gallery, join a guided tour or stroll through the beautiful gardens.

Rhodes Trust Oral History Project Celebration

Scholars Only

10 September 2025

Rhodes Trust Oral History Project Celebration

We invite you to join us for a virtual conversation to celebrate the exciting launch of the Rhodes Trust Oral History Project, a special initiative celebrating the voices and stories of Rhodes Scholars.

SAARS Bon Voyage and Alumni Conference

Alumni Association Event

06 September 2025

SAARS Bon Voyage and Alumni Conference

Rhodes Scholars are invited to join this year's Bon Voyage and Alumni Conference for the Rhodes Scholar community resident in Southern Africa on Saturday 06 September 2025.

Rhodes House Entangled Exhibition Open Hours

Open to All

02 September 2025

Rhodes House Entangled Exhibition Open Hours

We welcome you to visit our current exhibition, Entangled: Southern African Artists Reflect on Colonialism, Monuments, & Memory, on display at Rhodes House until mid-September. This is your last chance to view this exhibition before it is deinstalled.

2025 ACRS Bon Voyage

Alumni Association Event

23 August 2025

2025 ACRS Bon Voyage

Join us in Beijing on August 23 to send off the 2025 Chinese Rhodes Scholars!

Scholars' Library: Daniel Porterfield on 'Mindset Matters'

Open to All

20 August 2025

Scholars' Library: Daniel Porterfield on 'Mindset Matters'

In Mindset Matters, Daniel R. Porterfield advances a powerful new argument about the value of residential undergraduate education and its role in developing growth mindsets among students.

Leadership in the Entrepreneurial World

Scholars Only

07 August 2025

Leadership in the Entrepreneurial World

Join us for an interactive virtual conversation focused on how Rhodes Scholars have navigated leadership in the entrepreneurial world. This session will be hosted by the Rhodes Trust and Ken Banta (Massachusetts & University 1979), Founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network.

Scholars' Library: Mary Anne Franks on 'Fearless Speech'

Open to All

23 July 2025

Scholars' Library: Mary Anne Franks on 'Fearless Speech'

Join Mary Anne Franks as she discusses the controversial topic of freedom of speech. As she urges us to reevaluate the legal precedents and uses of the First Amendment, 'Fearless Speech' is a revelatory new argument that urges us to reimagine what our society could look like.

NYC Finance & Investment Roundtable

Scholars Only

23 July 2025

NYC Finance & Investment Roundtable

Join us in NYC for a Rhodes Scholar Finance & Investment Roundtable! Co-hosted by Rachael Wagner (Virginia & Balliol 2004) and Ed Pallesen (Nebraska & Magdalen 1991).